WHATEVER BECAME OF THESE GREAT OLD STAMP COMPANIES

UPDATE 10/5/06: A nice man named David has offered to keep this page updated until I can take it over again, but with more surgery in my immediate future, I realize that I can probably no longer keep this page up to date. I asked David if he could take it over, and he has graciously agreed. So, if you have updates on 'older' stamp companies, please email David directly at david@artstampn.com To view the latest updates from now on, please go to David's website page at:
http://www.artstampn.com/whatever%20happened.html

Thanks, David, and thanks to ALL of you who have been so generous to send your information to keep everyone as up to date as possible on these great old stamp companies! Whatever info you have sent ME that did NOT wind up being updated, please resend it to David.
Best Wishes...Joan
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Message 8/11/08 My youngest son, Allen, has cancer, and he is my main priority right now, while he is having chemo, etc. Sometimes my own health problems cause a delay in my updating this page and answering emails of those kind enough to send updates for this page. I apologize and hope you will bear with me. Thanks for your understanding. Joan

PLEASE Do Me the Favor and Courtesy of Signing Your NAME to the emails you are kind enough to send concerning information about various old stamp companies. 95% of the emails I receive have NO Name at all. If you don't want your name posted on this webpage as the one who sent the information, simply tell me, and it won't be. Thanks. Joan

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                 If You think of any companies that I have not,
please email me, so I can add them to this list, and if you know what became of any of the companies listed below, Please email me, so I can put the information with the company name. I am sure ALL of us would like to know what became of so many of our favorite stamp companies of years gone by. Many of the names listed may still be in business, but possibly not advertising, so we need help in finding them. If they have sold or closed, we would like to know that as well. (The companies with an URL have obviously been found) A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE BEEN SO KIND & GENEROUS WITH YOUR TIME TO SEND THIS INFORMATION.

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               Find Stamps From Companies that Are Now
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Acey Deucy ???... Lea, AKA Legs, writes, "Lynne Perella is still very active with this company. I don't know of a website, but I have heard that Wonderland Emporium sells her images online. Acey Deucy does a lot of wholesale, apparently because I see them in every stamp store I ever visit! Lynne is still on the editorial board for Somerset Studio, I believe." On 7/18/03, Cheryl Johnson sent this information: Acey Deucy is still alive and well at: P.O. Box 194, Ancram, NY 12502. THANKS, Cheryl!! On 5-05, Stampo, owner of VVLS, sent this update: "I hear that Acey Deucy has gone under." Does anyone know for SURE? 5/17/05
UPDATE 12/05: Sue writes that she received this email in June of this year from owner of Acey Deucy: "Sorry. I am currently in the process of selling my stamp line, so am not taking any new orders. The sale is still a work in progress, and it will take a while to be
finalized. Best wishes, Lynne"
UPDATE 5/6/06: Cathy sends this update from owner, "I am taking a hiatus from the stamp business, for personal and professional reasons, and the final outcome is still very shadowy and uncertain. I am exploring some avenues for placing my stamp designs with other sources, but the process is very slow. After having Acey Deucy for so many years, I don't want to make the wrong decision in terms of what is "next". So, for now, the company is on hold. Lynne Perrella"
UPDATE 5/11/06: Susan at www.stampdiva.com bought up all of Lynne Perrella's remaining Acey Deucy inventory stock. When that stock is gone, she won't be selling Acey Deucy any longer, as she didn't buy the company, just Lynne's remaining stock. The company is apparently still up for sale.
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After Midnight Art Stamps ... www.AMStamps.com
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A La' Art...... http://www.agwstamps.com

Alextamping .... http://www.alextamping.com/ UPDATE 8/25/05: Look at her new Scenic stamping video! http://www.alextamping.com/cardanimation.html How NEAT is That!!??
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Alice in Rubberland.... Anna Marie reports, "Alice in Rubberland: not operational. Was up for sale as of 1999; as far as I know, Paul has never sold it. Some of the images were licensed to him by an artist who now has his own company at this addr: http://www.midsummernightstamps.com/indexnolayer.html
On 10/4/04, Gillian emails:

"I was Interested to see a mention of "Alice in Rubberland" on your site. I designed a whole range of Teddy Bear stamps for Paul in the 1990s, but when he moved to Seattle he sort of dropped off the radar, and I've heard nothing further from him. Would be very interested to know if he's still in the business, or where he is now, should you have any info. As I live in Nottingham, England, obviously I have to rely on the internet for any scraps of news, and I'd be grateful for anything you could pass on. Gillian Elias"

UPDATE 6/9/05:

I just went to the link you have on your page under Alice in Rubberland (http://www.midsummernightstamps.com/indexnolayer.html) and found that they are no longer in business as of May 19, 2005. Keely Bush..........Thanks for the update, Keely.

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All Creatures Rubber Stamps ... 27502 NE 147th Ave, Dept RS, Battle Ground, WA 98604
(No Website/URL) UPDATE 11/15/04 "I carry a small selection of Wandakins and All Creatures stamps on my website, www.rubber-stamp-shack.com." I got this today from Barbara DiPrizio. 11/15/04
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American Art Stamp - http://www.americanartstamp.com/ Robert G. Tepper (Owner)
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a•Muse•ing Rubber Stamps ..... Now owned by 100 Proof Press "The owners were burnt out on running a small side business in addition to their regular jobs. The plates were being used as a coffee table when I approached them, and Diane Muse was still filling the occasional order, but not advertising or promoting her business." writes Ann of 100 PP.
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Anita's Back Street Inc. 3/11/06 Does anyone have any information on this company?
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Ann-Ticipations ... http://www.ann-ticipations.com/
Update 8/3/05: Message from New Owners of Ann-Ticipations:
Ann-ticipations rubber stamp designs are now available from us. We purchased the company from Annie and are looking forward to continuing the fine line of stamps she has created. She has also agreed to continue designing new stamps for us. Thanks, Paul & Berty Minnick. Stamps N' More, 109 E. Main Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972, (570) 385-4877.......You can still view the catalog at www.ann-ticipations.com We will continue to maintain that web site. We do not have online ordering yet, but you can download or print out an order form and fax or mail it in.

A.N.T. Transfer... Lisa wants to know where they are. So do I! : ) Donnie England to the rescue! Donnie reports: A.N.T. Transfer was a partnership of two highly creative women, Nancy Gano and Ann Kerchner. (A.N.T. stands for "Ann & Nancy together"). About 8 years ago the partnership dissolved and Nancy Gano continued on as the sole proprietor of the company, until it's sale to Magenta Art Stamps. Ann Kerchner went on to pursue other interests and is currently a dental hygienist living in Nipomo California (near San Luis Obispo). Nancy also began to pursue other interests along with helping to run Rubberama Festival Productions until 1998. She is an accomplished assemblage artist and has begun exhibiting at selective art shows and art & wine festivals. Her new company is called Resurrection. Ann and Nancy began a second successful collaboration and have been teaching art classes at ArtFest in Port Townsend Washington for the last couple of years. In 2004 Nancy hopes to also be teaching classes at Art & Soul in Portland Oregon.
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Anne-Made Designs...Now owned by www.StampingSensations.com. Vicki Davis is the new owner and is still selling exactly the way Anne did. Anne sold her company due to her health problems with severe diabetes. She could use all of our prayers.
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Appalachian Art Stamps ...Apparently closed UPDATE: 3/19/06 Amy writes: Appalachian Art Stamps was sold several years ago and the name was changed to
Appaloosa Art Stamps. They had a fire recently, so there is no website currently, but their e-mail is: aas@moscow.com Thanks, Amy!
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Arizona Stamps, Too! Judy, AKA, Dragonhome says, "Arizona Stamps, Too! was sold to Mail Expressions." Mail Expressions is now sadly out of business as well..... Julee offers this: The person who used to own Arizona Stamps, Too is trying to sell some original drawings here --> http://rubberstampinfo.com/classifieds.shtml 5/31/03
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Art Gone Wild .... http://www.agwstamps.com/ Also owner of A La' Art 6/7/04
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Artfully Scribed ... UPDATE 9/6/05: "The retail storefront for Artfully Scribed CLOSED earlier this year. However, the stamp-a-log and stitch-a-log are still available at www.stampalog.com Most of the great teaching staff are now teaching at Cami's Paperie in Purcellville, VA, (www.camispaperie.com) and Rubber Chicken in Gaithersburg, MD (www.rubberchickenstampart.com) "
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Art Gecko ... 1963 Sunburst Terr. West Linn, OR 97068... This is from Judy/dragonhome's files, and could be outdated, but it gives you a place to start, and might still be current. Thanks, Judy. 7/6/03
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Artistamp ... www.artistamps.com UPDATE 8/12/05:

Artistic Drawing ... Hilke writes, "They had a large ad in the RSM Nov/Dec 2000 issue....but haven't seen them since." Does anyone know where they are now?
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ArtStampn ... UPDATE 12/20/05 David Isaacs writes, "Previously sold under the Colorado StampN' brand name. I am happy to announce that I am back in business with over 700 original rubber stamp designs available mounted or Ready2Mount (pre trimmed on self adhesive stamp foam). Retail online in my Webstore. Wholesale to stores. Huge example gallery of cards and more. http://www.artstampn.com/home.htm
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Bad Axe Trading Company ... UPDATE 6/27/06: According to the now former owner owner of Bad Axe, Chris Hall, in a note to Roberta at RSM, she has sold her company to Stamping Sensations, but the owners of Stamping Sensations will continue to keep up the Bad Axe website. www.badaxetradingcompany.com Chris was recently hired to do her dream job as an archaeologist with the National Park Service and will be traveling around the country starting in July 2006 doing excavations. Needless to say, she is VERY excited. She plans to continue to do new images for Bad Axe from time to time.

Bartholomew's Ink......Great, Funny 'Mystery' images..... purchased by Stamp Francisco. San Francisco retail store closed due to relocation near Portland, OR. (See schedule, on website: www.stampfrancisco.com, July, 2003, for more details)
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Bear Creek Rubber Stamps..... Betty is looking for this company and writes, "I used to buy stamps from a company called, Bear Creek. I believe they were out of Idaho or Colorado and were originally owned by mother/daughter team. They had some nice solid animal images." If you have any info on this company, please email me, so I can post it. Thanks! 11/16/03......On 12/6/03, Jeri offered this info: "Bear Rubber Stamps is a mother/daughter company out of Spokane, WA. I found them on Gingerwood...don't know if it's the same or a rendition of Bear Creek Rubber. Jeri Cyr" Thanks, Jeri. ....... UPDATE 9/16/05: "Hi Joan. I was going through an old Stamper's Sampler/1999, and found some additional info for Bear Creek Stamp Co. The company was originally at 74 4th Ave, NW, Kalispell, MT 59901. (406) 257-0597. (Note: I called this number and it is no longer a working number 9/16/05 Joan) So, I'm thinking that Bear Rubber and Bear Creek Rubber Stamps may be two different companies. Bear Rubber originated out of Oregon and not MT. Thnx Mary Mansfield/HongKong" (Mary is right, as I also called the phone number listed on the Bear Rubber Stamps site, and was told (by the husband) that it was not the same company as Bear Creek Stamps. 9/16/05) Thanks, Mary!

Bear Rubber Stamps: http://www.bearrubberstamps.com On 7/22/04, the New OWNER of Bear Rubber Stamps company emailed me with this info: "I am owner of Bear Rubber Stamps, now located in Spokane, WA. Previous owner was Mayvis Sloan, who originally started the business in Oregon, and then moved to Coeur d' Alene, ID with it. It became mine in November 2001. I run the business along with my mom and my sister. We have a website - (ABOVE) - we've added several new images since Nov. 2001, but still have all of the original images that Mayvis began with. Hope this helps update your records! Meegan THANKS, Meegan!! 8/16/04
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Biblical Impressions ... 2/17/06 Carla writes: Biblical Impressions used to be on line, but when I tried to visit their site, it said it is is no longer there. Did they go out of business or just off line? Does anyone know of any other Christian inspired rubber stamp company? Thanks for any help anyone can give me. Carla. UPDATE 2/20/06: Some nice people sent these two companies info for you, Carla ... 'My Sentiments Exactly www.sentiments.com (719) 260-6001 ... AND Eureka www.eurekastamps.com (210) 979-8200

Bizzaro ... opened in the early 70's http://www.bizzaro.com/ Link works since Susan List pointed out that I had left one of the 'z's' out in Bizzaro! Thanks Susan!! 8/4/05
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Blazing Star Rubber Stamps .... Patti is looking for this company and a neat lighthouse stamp it has or had. Can you help her? If so, please email me. Thanks! 11/17/03 UPDATE 2/13/06: Laurel, owner of CowTown Rubber Stamps sent this info: "Blazing Star went out of biz, after a 5 year stint of making stamps. She tried to sell the biz, but there were no takers that we know of. They moved into their old jobs that they did prior to the biz."
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Brown Stamps .... Alive & Well .... http://www.stampusa.com/artists/ken.htm Judy/dragonhomes found this for us. Thanks again, Judy!
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Burlap Press Rubber Stamps....Vivian writes, "What happened to Burlap Press? Does anyone manufacture her designs? They were just too cute to have disappeared. Thanks. Vivian" Can you help? If so, please email me with any info you may have. Thanks! 11/16/03
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"Carmen's Veranda, Still in business as part of Post Script Studio," reports Jamie. Website URL: http://www.postscriptstudio.com/(Doesn't go to an actual working website, but does have their name, saying it is under donstruction. 5/24/06) Stampo, owner of Viva LasVegastamps, questions whether Carmen's Veranda is still filling orders: I really question whether Carmen's Veranda is still filling orders, since I placed one 18 months ago that was never filled and have heard from lots of people that they weren't able to order stamps from her. 6/12/03
Update 1/2/05 ... Nora wrote, "I ordered a catalog from Carmen's Veranda maaaany moons ago and got this e-mail from her, which I will pass along. It is now 1/2/05, and I still have not received my catalog, nor heard more from her." The email:

Subject: Re: delay in receiving your orders
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 12:13:45 -0700
I know that you have been patiently waiting for your catalog or order. I apologize for the delays and have not (to my knowledge) either charged a credit card or cashed a check for any order that has not shipped. I cannot
tell you when I will be able to send your merchandise. My family is (and has been) going through a crisis that is unpredictable in nature and I cannot tell you when there will be a lull long enough for me to respond to
your orders. If you would like to cancel your order, please email me. If you've send a check or you've send me credit card information, I'll shred the order. It is too difficult to deactivate the web site temporarily, but if this situation continues, I will take down the site to discourage orders. I know I'm receiving negative P.R. on some of the boards, but it is not my intent to defraud anyone but explain that this is not my top priority right now. Sometimes life gets in the way of rubber... Thanks for your understanding, Elaine Madrid 8/2004

Carv'ed .... "Do you remember Carv'ed? I wonder what happened to her images, she had some good ones!" asks Ann, owner of 100 Proof Press. UPDATE 2.13/06 "I noticed someone asked about "Carv'ed". I think they're talking about "Karv'd", a company started by Katherine McKearn in the early/mid 90s. She moved to Denmark for a year or so and closed the business. I think she's back in the States now, but I haven't been able to track her down. Last I knew, she was retaining ownership of all designs in case she ever wanted to start the business again. Would love to contact Kathy, if anyone knows where she is. Celine" (Kathy, contact Celine at spike2000@wowway.com)
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Catch A Falling Star ... They are alive and well and now on the East Coast. In fact, I just ordered some stamps from her! (5/03) Here is the website URL: http://www.catchstar.com The VERY nice owners are Carol and Ray. They are a Home based business and make their stamps from beginning to end. In business for 9 years now.
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Cat Dancing Design ... www.cornishheritagefarms.com(New Owner as of 6/05. See 7/9/05 Update Below) Closed about two years ago, after being up for sale for awhile.
UDATE 4/10/05:

"Hi Joan, I noticed our company Cat Dancing Design listed on your "Whatever happened" list and yes, we are no longer in business but we sold our images and plates to Melanie Sage who at the time was living in SO. Calif. She said she would probably sell CDD on ebay but I never saw any of it. We had allot of fun images and I hope they are still available somewhere! It was fun and hard work and it's nice to see allot the co's which started when we did still going today. Thanks, Cathy Marshall PS: We have moved to Texas to be closer to grandkids!"
UPDATE 6/16/05 :

I bought Cat Dancing a couple years ago, hoping to get it back off the ground. It just didn’t happen, I didn’t have the time and got involved in other things and never pursued selling it. I have the line available now, and am moving within the next month from So Cal to Oregon- I am asking $3000 obo for tons of inventory, matrix, plates, mounted stamps, convention supplies, sample cards and more. I just want it to find a new home before I move. Anyone interested can email me at melaniesage@charter.net Feel free to post this to your website or wherever else appropriate. Thanks, Melanie

UPDATE 7/9/05: There is a NEW OWNER of Cat Dancing Design, Liz Pomeroy!
(I hear she has a fascinating English accent : ) Liz writes:

Richard & I purchased CAT DANCING DESIGN in June 2005. With the purchase came a lot of original inventory – both mounted & unmounted stamps. We are selling all of these off on our Ebay store – so that we can start afresh with all NEW stock to our standards... eBay Store - eBay Store - Cornish Heritage Farms: UNMOUNTED Rubber Stamp Sets, RUBBER STAMP We are currently working on getting a new catalog made & once it is available we will update this page. For other updates please visit us at www.cornishheritagefarms.com
UPDATE 10/4/05: Liz write to say, Cat Dancing Design is now up & running. The FREE DOWNLOADABLE CATALOG is available on our website – www.cornishheritagefarms.com " Liz also said that she and her husband have also just purchased SonLight Impressions. That information is listed under SonLight Impressions farther down this list.

Classic Status Rubber Stamps....Darlene wrote on 8/10/03: "Any word on Classic Status? I've heard they had some great stamps, but I haven't been able to reach them on the internet. Many thanx and best regards ... Darlene Crane.............. On 8/28/03, Darlene Munsey wrote this: "I used to purchase their stamps wholesale when they were in business and in April I e-mailed Steve, the owner, for advice in producing my own line of stamps (which I am still working on!). In his reply, he stated that he and his wife quit their rubber stamp business due to trademark issues with one of their auto images. He stated that there was too much liability. He and his wife Meredith are very talented and their current venture is: http://www.merfnsteve.com/ Your site is very informative! Thank you for compiling the information. Sincerely, Darlene M." (Thanks for the update, Darlene.)
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Coffee Break ... StampinTammy reported this about Coffee Break:
Mike and Chris Meador (owners of Coffee Break) live here on the west side of Indianapolis and do still operate their wholesale business. (Wholesales their accessories...but still Retails the rubber stamps) In addition to selling their products to stamp and scrapbook stores, they also travel and sell their wares at many conventions around the country. They just had their 2nd annual "warehouse sale" the first weekend of May 03, and I got lots of good bargains. They have an incredible line of eyelets, brads, typewriter keys, and misc. other cool things. Hope this info helps with your ongoing list....Jane adds their address: PO Box 34281, Indianapolis IN 46234  .... Capi Pike adds: "You might have better luck with the fax machine 800 229-1824 or 317 293-1824." Stampo adds: Mike still has Coffee Break as we know and your description was a little confusing... he retails his rubber stamps (no wholesale) but does wholesale the accessories he has. 6/12/03
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Colorado StampN': UPDATE: 12/20/05 David Isaacs writes, "My ex-wife and I operated a retail store, Colorado StampN', for 4 years in Westminster, a suburb of Denver. I made custom stamps and created over 700 original designs, which we sold in our store and in shows. We closed the store in May 2004, and I suspended the stamp making for a year and a half. After separating and divorce, I now live in northeastern Colorado and am now back in business with a new name ArtStampn http://www.artstampn.com/home.htm" See more details under ArtStampn
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Copper Leaf Creations - coprlf@msn.com   P.O. Box 6463, Chandler, AZ 85246   Ph: 480-963-4664
UPDATE: 11/11/05 "We have moved! New Address is: Copper Leaf Creations, 34795 W. Eclipse Road, Stanfield, AZ 85272
Ph: 520-424-9630 Fax: 520-424-9629   Thanks to all the stampers. Deb & Fred   www.copperleafcreations.com
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Cottage Stamper Inc.... 3/11/06 Does anyone have any info on this company?
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Cowtown Rubber Stamps ... www.cowtownstamps.com   ALIVE and WELL!! 212/06 per owner, Laurel. Thanks, Laurel!
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Daisy Kingdom ... Anyone have any info??? On 12/16/04, Judy writes: "No Longer in Business (I think - from an article I read in the Portland Tribune - also, their website is now gone)"
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Delafield ..."Delafield only closed the stamp portion of the business; I think the address in WI is still valid," according to Nancy Ward.... Janet C at TN writes: "I know for a fact that Delafield Stamp Company is out of business. I tried calling their old number, and the woman there told me that they USED to be Delafield, but they were out of the rubber stamp business, and now had another endeavor underway."
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Desert Stamper..... http://desertstamper.hypermart.net/NewCatalog/NewCatalog.htm
Velda was nice enough to send this URL, in case it is the same company stampers are looking for. Thanks, Velda! .....   Inkerdoodler writes, "I saw Desert Stamp at a show last year
in Phoenix and I think they are still operating."
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Designs Ink'd ... 8/28/05 Tami sends this info: Purchased by 'I Brake For Stamps' Sold on ebay at:

Detailed Rubber Stamps ... Now owned by 100 Proof Press "The owners
were burnt out on running a small side business in addition to their regular jobs," writes Ann of 100 PP.
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Diamonds Rubber Stamps..... Judy/dragonhomes offers this from her files: P.O.Box 2472, Temecula, CA 92590. Phone: 909-699-0766, fax: 909-699-0766 (This info could be outdated....but you have a phone number to try. If you find they are still open, please let the rest of us know by emailing me. Thanks.) 7/6/03 Cheryl Johnson writes on 7/18/03 with this update, after contacting owner, Carol Lynn, and getting an email from her: tahoesnowwolf@netzero.net (Angel Company)
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Distinked Impressions .... Monica of Hambo Stamps found this old company. Distinked Impressions Owner, Richard Reinhardt, now makes rubber for other companies. His phone number is: (804) 266-7691, in case you are looking for someone to press rubber. His new company name is National Marking Products (aka National Seal Works. Some of his stamps may still be available, but just not aggressively marketed anymore. Thanks Monica! - http://www.artstamps.com/
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Diva Rubber ... Barry Sochat writes, "I am curious what ever happend to Diva Rubber out of Northern California (by owner Susan Newell)." Anyone have an answer for Barry?
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D. J. Inkers - http://www.djinkers.com/ Brenda writes, "DJ Inkers is alive & well, I still get their catty in the mail!!! 'Sakmot' adds: "DJ Inkers is still in business, as they were at the San Jose, CA convention in April, 2003." On 9/16/03, Roberta at RSM adds: "Owned by Dianne Hook, P.O. Box 467, Coalville, UT. 84017. (800)325-4890. http://www.djinkers.com -Still going strong."
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D.O.T.S. ... Cheryl reports, "D.O.T.S. changed their name to "Dear To My Heart" and decided to become an angel company." Does anyone know where Dear To My Heart is?? On 8/6/03, Someone who didn't sign their name emailed this: "DOTS became "Close to my Heart" (not 'dear') and they're still in business. http://www.closetomyheart.com/ THANKS ?
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Double D Rubber Stamps....Alive & Well ... http://www.doubledrubberstamps.com/
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Ducks In a Row ... CORRECTION UPDATE 2/12/06 www.ducksinarowrs.com Tami emailed to point out that I had left the 'rs' out of the website URL. THANKS, Tami! For inquiries contact: rsoutlet@aol.com "Ducks in a Row images may be used for personal and commercial use. Use extends to hand reproduction only, unless prior written consent has been obtained."
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Eccentricks .... We’re still here, but we no longer sell art stamps. We just do custom stamps now (see our web site at www.zippystamp.com). If you still have our old catalog, all of the phrase stamps are still available, but none of the designs. Thanks for checking in, it has been a long time. Peggy (6/3/03)
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Effie Glitzfinger ..... 6/8/03: Sue offers this update: "(Kristin Powers was the designer) was sold to Stampotique in Phoenix Arizona several years ago. Kristin moved back to St. Louis and had a couple of children. Don't know if Stampotique is still manufacturing her designs."
UPDATE 5/19/06: Carol Ramsey, owner of Stampotique, emailed today to say that she does carry the Effie Glitzfinger line by artist Kristen Powers. You can see the Effie Glitzfinger, as well as other artist's lines, at www.stampotique.com
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Eglentyne Rubber .... Chris is hoping to find this company with your help. He or she writes: "She had wonderful images. She was going to "take a break" and then disappeared. Did the images go on to someone else?" If you know, please let us know by emailing me. Thanks! 11/16/03..........
REOPING UPDATE 1/8/05:

Embossing Arts...... UPDATE 8/11/05: Info courtesy of Isabelle. Embossing Arts has recently been bought by Auntie Amy Stamps http://www.auntieamy.com/ She has a new catalog out with EA images.
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Emerald City.. IS definitely Out Of Business! 5/15/06: S. got the following email from Angela at RSM: "I am sorry to say that Emerald City has gone out of business. Our notes show that the owner decided in '02 that she couldn't do both the business and her other full time job. She was looking into selling the business or some of the images, but we haven't heard anything about those continuing."
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Evolving Images ... http://www.evolving-images.com/
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Fearless Designs ... NEW OWNER UPDATE 3/10/05: "Fearless Design Rubber Stamps for Teachers has been bought by Nannette and Carolyn of ZimPrints. Same website www.fearlessdesign.com . New contact info: Fearless Designs, 7121 Merrick Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919 Ph: 865/584-9430. Thanks so much! Nannette www.zimprints.com

For Me and My House ... NEW OWNER UPDATE 1/7/05: The rubber stamp company known as "For Me and My House", which was located in Mossyrock, WA, and was owned by my friends Tony and Myrna DeMarco has been purchased by me. The previous owners have decided to venture into other aspects of the scrapbooking industry, and reserve the rights to my images to make a line of matching stickers.
My name is Tina Marie Russell, and I have purchased the company, and changed the name to
"High Hopes Rubber Stamps" (with an ant carrying a rubber tree as the company logo). The company is now located in Sarnia, Ontario, and is in the process of making the website, new catalogues (keeping all the original art, and adding 100's of new images by two new artists).
Our website addy is www.highhopesstamps.com, and should be functional by Feb. 1, 2005....phone is (519) 336-1659, and fax is (519) 336-4960, addy is 169 Napier St., Sarnia, Ont. Canada N7T 6E5. We will be selling both
wholesale and retail, and will remain an angel company. Thanks for the opportunity to update this information!~ Tina Marie.
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Fruit Basket Upset .... Just wanted to know if anyone knows what happened to Fruit Basket Upset? Barb
Can you help Barb? 5/16/04 On 5/26/04, this info came in: "I saw their works on the web with www.stampfrancisco.com FYI, Jam."

UPDATE 3/7/05: "Interesting site you have..... I am the original owner of Fruit Basket, Flying Eye and Ivory Coast. Things have certainly changed quite a bit since I've been out of it. I used to work with Funny Business. They were one of the very first companies back in the late seventies. I worked for them when the silent
partner, Bruce Dearborn, came in to rescue it, just long enough to recoup his investment. I believe it all sat in a cargo container outside the original owners house for quite some time. I don't think
anyone ended up with it. As a side note..... I bought another company that should be on your list "Rubber Brothers" They were one of the first that started back in the 70's. Their catalog was actually a groovy poster, and they advertised in the back of Rolling Stones. They were originally out of Idaho or Montana.... and when one of the original owners moved to Seattle, I bought what was left, some posters and the original art, and engravings. I also was a silent partner in a company called Remarkable, which was a good little company. When I started back in 85, it was really a great thing....
truly had it's own magic, and for the most part, the people and companies that were around were laid back and easy going. There really wasn't such a thing as rubber stamp stores... just the occasional paper goods shop that might devote more than a shelf to these things. You felt lucky if you could get a shop to carry a dozen of them. Part of the excitement was the underground feeling they had. There were far fewer bunnies, hearts and teddy bears back then. RSM, and Stampola were printed on newsprint in black and white, and the craft industry hadn't gotten their mitts on them yet. There was no glitter glue, no fancy accessories, just rubber, ink and paper (as it was meant to be). I left the business for health reasons... and sadly because what had started out as a cool underground art movement with good artists...slowly turned into a money grab and cut-throat business practices.
I think all of us are happy to be out of it, but miss the original spirit of the whole thing. D. K."

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Funny Business .... Judy is wondering whatever happened to the stamp company called Funny Business. Do You know? Please let us know if you do. THANKS! Joan 12/16/04
Cara writes on 8/21/05: "I was trying to find out if the stamp co. Funny Business from Seattle, WA, was ever bought by anyone. I have a stamp here dated 1982...and nothing since then."
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Galactic Graphics ... Anyone know anything??? (Perhaps they are Lost in Space!)
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Gold Thrush Rubber Stamps ... Roberta at RSM writes, "Maureen Thrush was the owner of Gold Thrush Arts. I haven't heard from her in years. I don't know what's become of her company's images or what she's doing now."
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Good Stamps, Stamp Goods ...... Update as of 11/14/04.....Stampo, owner of VivaLasVegasStamps has reported that Good Stamps, Stamp Goods has retired. "Good Stamps Stamp Goods has closed, Joan... the Goods retired. STAMPO" Thanks for the update, Stampo.
UPDATE: 3:19/06 Christi reports that although this company is no longer selling stamps, it is selling paper, all kinds of crating items from all over the world and renting crafting videos! How neat is that? http://www.papergoods.com
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Granny Moon Rubber Stamps...CLOSED..Barb Claytor was the owner and the business was offered for sale several years ago... as far as I know it was never sold and is out of business now. 6/8/03
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Graphic Rubber Stamp Company... Susan Ventura writes, "I have one more for you: Graphic Rubber Stamp Company. It was out of No. Hollywood, CA. Mostly clip art but some very nice original images were in their catalog." .... Does anyone know where this company is now? Judy of dragonhomes found this in her files: 11250 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601.
Phone: 818-762-9443, Fax: 818-762-4251 (If you call and find this to be current, please email me and let us
all know. Thanks! Joan) Thanks, Judy! On 7/24/03 Diane Weber emails this: "Graphic closed its doors some years ago, when some major streets near their Magnolia Blvd shop were undergoing major repaving. Vera Dobbs and her husband still sells stamps on eBay under the screen name "vendibles" I recognized some of the images as ones I have from back in the late '80's, when I worked at a library within lunchtime driving distance. Hope this helps!" THANKS, Diane!!
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G-Rated Rubber Stamps ... This info is offered by Cathy Forehand, and may or may not be current, as it is off of an old stamp she found: Ph: 909-698-0109 ... Thanks, Cathy! 8/31/03... On 9/16/03 Roberta at RSM gave this info: G-Rated Rubber Stamps - 40575 Calif. Oaks #241, Murrieta, CA 92562. (909)698-0109 http://www.gratedstamps.com Advertised in RSM last year.
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Graven Images... No longer listed in Chatanooga, TN, phone directory. No further infomation at this time.
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Great Impressions ... http://www.greatimpressionsstamps.com/ (Angel Company)
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Great Notions ... According to Nancy Ward of Craft Designs, "Great Notions, as far as I can tell, is no longer in business. I checked with Imaginair Stamps (also in ABQ) a couple of years ago, and they had not heard about them in ages." Nancy is the author of several books related to stamping. Her most recent book is "The Complete Guide to Glues & Adhesives." (Other books include: Fabric Painting Made Easy and Stamping Made Easy...Publisher: Krause, who was purchased by North Lights)
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Greenbrier International Inc. 3/11/06 Does anyone have any infomation on this company?
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Green-Eyed Goblin ..... On 5/6/05, Melissa Fletcher wrote: I have enjoyed reading your posting on closed RS companies, even though it is distressing, at least I know what happened. Have you heard anything about Green-Eyed Goblin? They used to offer RS grab bags for $9 in RSM. I sent two checks for $36 to her that were never cashed for 4 grab bags in 2003. I wrote a letter inquiring about my order after a few months and she told me to send another check made out to her at the same address, but nothing. Anyone know anything? Melissa Fletcher
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GRUBB Stamps ... 723 Woodis Ave. Norfolk, Virigina 23510 (804) 625-6769 (This info from Patti, is from an old issue of RSM, so may not be current. 8/20/03) Does anyone have anything more current??
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Guadalupe Fun Rubber Stamps ... Geri in Santa Fe brings us this information: 102 W. San Francisco St. #11, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph:(505) 982-9862 Web site: www.funrubberstamps.com THANKS Geri!! ..... OWNER, Elena (Lee) Kellogg adds, "Guadalupe's, I believe is about 11 years old. I'm the third owner; and I've owned and operated it for 5 years this September(2003). We are a great source for Day of the Dead and Guadalupe stamps. Thank you for the great web page." (You are Most Welcome. Thanks for the update. : ) 11/17/03 .... NEW UPDATE 2/22/05: Just wanted to provide you with some current information on Guadalupe's Fun Rubber Stamps and Our Lady of Rubber. Guadalupe's is still here, most of the current info is listed under Our Lady of Rubber. Many thanks, Lee
Lee Kellogg
Guadalupe's Fun Rubber Stamps
102 West San Francisco St. Suite 11
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
505-982-9862    www.funrubberstamps.com
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Gumbo Graphics ...... Barry Sochat writes, "Gumbo Graphics in Portland (you had a referrence to Gumball graphics) but it might be Lance Peterson's business. I think it was sold to Stamp-it,Stick-it, Lick-it in Oregon awhile back. Lance went back to school and his wife, who also had a company (GOOD GOOD the Elephant) also ceased to exist." Cheryl Johnson Got this UPDATED infomation and sent it on 7/18/03: Gumbo Graphics is Now owned by Stamp Francisco; Email address: StampFrancisco@mac.com ( Angel Company) On 9/9/03, Roberta at RSM sent this info: Hello Joan, Was just confirmed to me that Gumbo Graphics images do, indeed, now reside at Stamp Francisco. This company moved recently. Here is the new address, plus: Stamp Francisco,   308 S.E. 271st Ct, Camas, WA 98607 ... www.StampFrancisco.com      StampFrancisco@mac.com    THANKS, Roberta!
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Handprints .... Carrie says, "Hand Prints can be reached at 936-760-1785." Judy/dragonhomes sent a website URL that had this info: "Effective June, 2001, Handprints has a new owner. For catalog and ordering information, contact: Ken Gunion ,109 Wroxton Drive, Conroe, TX 77304 or e-mail: KenGunion@msn.com    " Thanks again, Judy! : ) 7/6/03
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Hanson Rubber Stamps .... Anyone know what became of them or where they might be now? 11/17/03
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Hardware Stamping...Patti is hoping you can help her find this company. Do you have info on them? 8/21/03... On 9/16/03 Roberta at RSM sent this info: "Hardware Stamping. I think that's Haveman Hardware. As far as we know, they are out of the rubber stamp business."
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Herbarium ..... Found at www.Herbarium.com
Correction: Xina of KerchunkRubber Stamping writes:
*" I have one correction to your list. Herbarium.com has nothing to do with the former Herbarium rubber stamp company, which was owned by my good friend's sister, Rhonda. She went back to teaching." Rhonda herself writes, "Hi, yep went back to teaching! Having a great time! Don't know anything about any other company called Herbarium. There is a botanical herbarium products company out there somewhere selling things for running a plant storage herbarium. Not sure what other company you are talking about though. Thanks for your interest. Rhonda" 6/19/03
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Hippo Heart ... According to Doris, "Hippo Heart went out of business about 2 years ago." Barbara adds, "I used to go to Hippo Heart everytime we went to the Bay Area. About two years ago (in March) I got an email that they were closing and selling everything. They didn't not say if anyone was buying their line." 6/21/03
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Hi-Tech Rubber Stamps .... "There is a stamp company I have been looking for that carries dog breeds it is called Hi-Tech. I have not been able to find it anywhere. Could you help? I would really appreciate it. Thank you. Susanna" Can anyone help Susanna? 11/17/03
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Hooks Lines & Inkers 3/11/06 Does anyone have any information in this company?
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House-Mouse Designs ... UPDATE 4/6/06 House Mouse stamps are available at www.house-mouse.com I have been getting a catalog from them for a long time! Love your site.....LOVE the music....thank you so much.
Pam (THANKS, Pam! : )
http://www.house-mouse.com/html/index.cgi ... Ph: 800-242-6423
UPDATE 12/01/05: Leigh writes, "House Mouse designs went to Stampabilities (owned by Hobby Lobby)
1/19/05 Thanks Bev!

Previous Info on House-Mouse: "House Mouse' stamps are now being sold by www.stampabilities.com .... Alice reports, "The Alesa Baker line of Stampa Rosa has been picked up by Impression Obsession in Williamsburg, VA. The owner's name is Mitra Friant, and she's very nice." http://www.impression-obsession.com/

Wendy updates the above info with: "Stampa Rosa - Creative Beginnnings inexplicably dropped this line. So it's still in limbo." 11/17/03
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HubbaHubbaRubba ... Anyone know anything???
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(Hundred) 100 Proof Press ... Alive & Well http://www.100proofpress.com/
Owner, Ann, recently added Detailed & a•Muse•ing Rubber Stamps to her company. Ann says of the two purchases, "In both cases the owners were burnt out on running a small side business in addition to more regular (i.e. profitable) jobs. The plates from Detailed were being used as a coffee table when I approached them, and Diane Muse was still filling the occasional order, but not advertising or promoting her business." Ann adds, "100 Proof Press is a good home for lost images."
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Ichiyo Art Center..... Inkerdoodler2 writes, "Itcheio Arts specializes in Asian papers and they still advertise in many stamp magazines.... Lisa corrects the spelling, "Ichiyo Art Center in Atlanta." (With either spelling, why do I feel the need to scratch? : ) IGNORE me!!) http://www.ichiyoart.com/ns/home.html
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Imaginaire .... On 2/24/05 Dawn writes: "I am looking for military helicopter stamps from this company, but the website doesn't seem to be working, and their email address is invalid as well. Any word on this company? Dawn N."
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Inkadinkado ...... http://www.inkadinkado.com/ ...." We started small, selling a modest selection of stamps to a limited market, and have developed into an industry leader for quality, innovative product development, and customer service worldwide." .... Inky After Dark is part of Inkadinkado
History update from original owner of Inkadinkado, 4/14/05: "Just found your website....fun to read about old friends and companies! A BRIEF history of Inkadinkado may interest you. I started IDD in the late 70's with the goal of it becoming profitable enough to support my stamping habit. In 1992 the company had 62 full time employees. I sold it to Ron Gelb and then left the building. Ron died a couple of years ago and the company was sold to Dimensions. You're correct that IDD purchased Flim-Flam. We owned its huge catalog of classic designs, but I doubt that the current owners of IDD are even aware of that. Happy trails, Karen Richards"
UPDATE 8/11/05: Inkadinkado now carries PSX - announced in Feb 05 at CHA in Atlanta, according to Nancy.

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Inkers Away... 11/3/04 ... Chris is interested in finding out what became of Inkers Away. "They were located somewhere in northern California. They used to do conventions because I bought stamps from them at Grapevine. This would be 5 or more years ago, but they still had a website up for a long time."

Inklusions ..... Kendal F. is looking for inklusions. Do you know where they are now? Judy/dragonhomes offers this from her files: P.O.Box 435, North Bend, OR 97459. Fax: 541-267-7478 (If you find this to be current, please let me know. Thanks. Joan) 7/6/03 UPDATE 2/16/06: Jennifer emailed to let us all know that she send a check for a catalog to the address listed here, and it was returned to her, so obviously, it is no longer a good address. Thanks for the update, Jennifer. Jennifer is a psychology teacher, whose student and she loved the psych sayings Inklusions used to have, and would LOVE to know if anyone knows of any other company that might have some.

Inky Antics ... www.inkyantics.com
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Ivory Coast ... Now Owned by Stamp Francisco ... www.stampfrancisco.com
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'JoanWearDesigns' ....... www.stampingsensations.com
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Just For Fun ... http://www.jffstamps.com/Welcome.asp Thanks, Inkifingers, who sent me this link and says she has seen 'Just For Fun' at the Greenville, SC stamp conventions ..... Tera Holland in FL adds, "Rick and Debby Drabik sold their store in Clearwater (Planet Rubber) to concentrate on making rubber stamps and hosting conventions in Florida. StampFest Orlando is coming up June 28-29, 2003 and StampFest By the Bay is held in Clearwater in February.
StampFest website: www.stampfest.com
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Kalligraphika .... Roberta at RSM sends this info: "Our advertising manager said that the owner, Sherri, also had a company called Rubber Farm. He thinks she still receives mail from RSM. He uses this address: P.O.Box 501, Maumee, OH 43537. Here is a phone number he has (419) 382-8445. If it doesn't go through, check on the area code." (11/16/03)

UPDATE 12/3/04: Mary Kay writes, "This company has been sold, just this week!. Purchased by Scottish Borders: HOME PAGE   Hope this helps someone find these images. They have great ones.
Mary Kay de la Fuente" (Owner of Stamp Camp Rubber Stamps - Where Art Meets Rubber )..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Karv'd ... (Note: also see Carv'd) CLOSED ... UPDATE 2/13/06 "I noticed someone asked about "Carv'ed". I think they're talking about
"Karv'd", a company started by Katherine McKearn in the early/mid 90s. She moved to Denmark for a year or so and closed the business. I think she's back in the States now, but I haven't been able to track her down. Last I knew, she was retaining ownership of all designs in case she ever wanted to start the business again. Would love to contact Kathy, if anyone knows where she is. Celine " (Kathy, contact Celine at spike2000@wowway.com)
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Kate Cartwright     ........    http://www.katecartwright.com/
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Katiebug...UPDATE: 4/8/06 www.Katiebugstamps.com    I was reading over your "Whatever Became    of" list, and someone was wondering about the location of Katiebug. I have visited a web site, which has some cute images. I imagine that is the same one. I just love your site, and visit it                                often. Sherry                            THANKS, Sherry!! Joan
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KeyholeArts ... Mary emailed on 1/6/05: "Her site is up but, says something like "Closed Until Further Notice" .. Maybe someone knows what the plan is. Thanks so much! Mary"
http://www.keyholearts.com/
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Lasting Impressions with Panache... Inkerdoodler2 reports, "LIWP, they do a HUGE business through e-bay and lots of shows. They are located in Massachusetts." ..... Denyse, owner Lasting Impressions with Panache (LIWP) reports, "we are alive an kicking and doing 23 conventions a year." 6/3/03 ..... Judy/dragonhomes send this info: http://www.lasimppan.com/ (Can't image Why the Owner didn't offer this info!!) THANKS, again, Judy!!! : )
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Leavenworth Jackson...Barry Sochat writes to say, "Leavenworth Jackson is still in business at the same location. She has a website and attends a few shows." http://www.ljackson.com/
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Limited Edition Rubberstamps ... www.LimitedEditionRS.com    ... 1011 Bransten Road, Suite C, San Carlos, CA 94070 ... (650) 594-4242
email: info@limitededitionrs.com Angel Company ... Thanks for info, Cheryl Johnson!
UPDATE 12/01/05: Leigh writes, "In Jan 2005 we (LE) merged with Hampton Art Stamps, Medford, NY. The companies are being run as separate entities within the same building. Hampton does the manufacturing and shipping for Limited, while Limited does the marketing and product development. The toll-free phone numbers and website remain the same as they have been for the last 12 years."   THANKS, Leigh.
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Lizard's Breath... Alive and Well: http://www.lizardsbreath.com/
L6100 Lomas Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110     E-mail: speedstamp@aol.com
Steve Rader reports, "We have retired the Lizards Breathe line about 3 years ago. I am contemplating reactivating the web site and offering the line retail only." 6/6/03
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Love To Stamp ... Was in Washington State ... Judy/dragonhomes sends this info: 1714 Midway Court, Centralia, WA 98531. Phone: 360-736-9539 (If you find this current, please let me know. Thanks!) Wendy sends this info: "Love to Stamp - I saw them at a show last year. I think they are now based in Las Vegas. They are a husband and wife team? If that's the co. I'm thinking, they also sponsor one of the LV rs shows." 11/7/03
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Love You To Bits ..... closed ... BUT... Janet C in TN writes this: "Just thought I'd let you know that part of Love You To Bits, Patty's Kids, is sold through Stamp Affair (which has now been bought, but still has a website) at www.stampaffair.com. Go to their online catalog, and scroll down to the bottom of the list to "Patty's Kids". (6/2/03) ..... Inkerdoodler2 adds, "Love You To Bits was bought out by Tin Can Mail, which was bought out by Stampa Rosa, which is now out of business... hope someone else will pick of these designs!" ... Capi Pike in Prescott, AR adds, "Love You To Bits - Marilyn went out of business, moving on to another field entirely, several years ago and sold her stock to Jim Stephens, who sold off what he had, but did not continue the images."
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Loving Little Rubber Stamps 3/7/06:   Lynette Wagner writes: "About 16 years ago, in Santa Fe, NM, I opened a stamp store called Guadalupe's Rubber Stamps and started my own line of stamps known as Our Lady of Rubber. One of my favorite companies was called Loving Little Rubber Stamps. She had many images of food and other great objects and things. Would anyone out there know where she ended up? I hate to think that her line just up and vanished. Since I am still very much involved in the rubber-stamp-making-world and always looking for good designs, hers would be one I'd love to acquire were it available."
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Mail Expressions... Went out of business about 8 years ago...according to Jamie, who is a walking encyclopedia on stamp companies! Thanks, Jamie! .... Nancy adds, "Mail Expressions went out of business when the owner got sick a few years ago. She had been in Phoenix."
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Main Street Stamps ... Anyone know anything??? On 9/16/03, Roberta at RSM sent this info: "Maine Street Stamps - Owned by Jenny Taliadoros, Kingfield, ME. No longer in the stamp business, but publishes doll magazine."
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Marks of Distiction... Paula writes, "Marks of Distinction is still in business. They have moved( they are still in Chicago just at a different address) and are going through some changes so for the latest updates as to addresses and such contact Kiron at marksofd@core.com I think their latest phone number is 773-772-9300." Thanks, Paula! ..... Delores adds, "While relocating, they are in limbo. I have a recent catalog. 312.335.9266 fax-312.335.8351 marksofd@core.com [email]
www.marksofdistinction.com [soon] 6/3/03
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Mars Tokyo .... Xina from Kerchunk writes, "What about Mars Tokyo? They were bought by someone and then closed down again." Barry, the Rubber Poet writes: "Here's another mystery to solve. I know that Sally Mericle sold Mars Tokyo to Adorned Images awhile back.(Dana Snyder) Where are they now? Have at this, gal. Best, Barry" (7/21/03) On 9/16/03, Roberta at RSM writes: "Mars Tokyo was purchased by Adorned Surfaces, which went out of business."
UPDATE 2/22/05

Midnight Oil......went out of business years ago, because of having young kids. Might reopen when kids are in college.
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Mid Summer Night Stamps.... UPDATE 9/11/05: Message from their homepage dated 5/19/05.... "Well, it was fun for a while, but we're sorry to say that The Stamp Fairy is just overwhelmed with the demands of real life, and therefore Midsummernightstamps is NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. While we will leave this site up as a web archive, please note that we don't guarantee response to email and WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING NOR FILLING ORDERS.

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Milltown Obsessions.....store closed in Occuquan, VA
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Modern Illuminator - www.modernilluminator.com
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Moe Wubba .... Update 5/11/06 Shelly writes, Moe Wubba is now owned by My Paper Moon at www.mypapermoon.com and My Paper Moon also purchased Stampsations Rubber Art Stamps.
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Moon Rubber ... UPDATE 8/3/05: Another stamp company that stampers may be looking for is Moon Rubber of Glorieta, New Mexico.I purchased this company from Barbara Mayfield in 2003, and we are working on a web page. Our new company is Millwood Dry Goods, and we are located in Western PA. Our number is 724.694.3399. Thank you! Jeanette Geary
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I was just looking over your list of stamp companies and their status. I noticed that Mostly Animals (now also known as Kristal Clear Impressions) was not included and thought you might like the updated info, straight from the horse’s mouth (so to speak). My line is still currently available (retail only) via the internet. This is a temporary situation as I am currently closing down the website/business. I anticipate that the current inventory will be able to meet the demand of the sale through the end of summer (possibly into October). I plan to put the images away as a legacy for my grandchildren and do not intend to sell to another company. I’ve so enjoyed working with everyone in the business, and will keep the memories close.

Hugs, Kris Hemler Owner/Illustrator – Mostly Animals Corp./Kristal Clear Impressions
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MUSEUM of Modern Rubber - http://www.modernrubber.com/ "Jane Beard, owner, has decided to change gears, and will no longer be the "head curator" here, soon she will be the Editor of Michaels Create! magazine. The Museum will be temporarily closed while a transition is made to new ownership." .Check website for more information (5/31/03)
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Neato Stuff ... www.popouts.com Cheryl Johnson found another older company! GO, Cheryl!! : ) Neato Stuff (contacted August 16, 2003), Owner: Darla Leanne Bayer. P.O. Box 4455, Carson City, NV 89702 Email: PopOuts@aol.com (ANGEL Company)
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Northwoods Rubber Stamps ... http://www.northwoodsrubberstamps.com Joe Nathan found their website! THANKS, Joe!! 8/17/03 Cheryl found their email address: PNiemuth@aol.com THANKS, Cheryl!!
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Octopus Ink ..... Closed. How I miss their wonderful sea related images!!! Family decision. (I think I actually 'mourn' the loss of these fine folks and their FABULOUS images! What a TERRIFIC artist the husband was!!)
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OM Stamp Line ... www.stampafe.com 9/29/05 Lee Kellogg writes that the OM line of stamps is now a part of her line at the above website. She sells wholesale and retail.
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Onion Arts .... Out of business, according to Jamie
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Our Lady of Rubber ... Geri in Sante Fe writes:
From what I understand, Our Lady of Rubber sells ONLY to Guadalupe Fun Rubber Stamps here in Santa Fe. I heard it was some sort of agreement when the woman who owned OLR,(Lynette Wagner) sold her store to the new owner -- although it's only hearsay. Here's the info in case you ever want/need to contact her for further info: Guadalupe Fun Rubber Stamps 102 W. San Francisco St. #11, Santa Fe, NM 87501, Ph: (505) 982-9862 Web site: www.funrubberstamps.com Geri called the new owner and got this up to date information: "The owner did tell me that she's in the process of trying to sell her stamp store and has it listed with a broker. The previous owner is the person who does Our Lady of Rubber....and she sells exclusively to Guadalupe stamps. I hope she finds a new owner and that the store doesn't close down. That would be a real shame since it's the only stamp store in Santa Fe that isn't part of a chain."
8/10/04 UPDATE:
Our Lady of Rubber sells exclusively to Guadalupe's Fun Rubber Stamps here in Santa Fe. Taking over ownership of the store in Nov. 2003 is Lee Kellogg, a very artistically inclined Book Arts Group member, photography buff, graphic design wizard and rubber stamper, who also teaches many classes on rubber stamp and paper embellishment techniques! Subscribe to the quarterly newsletter for additional class & product information.
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Overland Express......Home of the wonderful (and now no longer being made) 'PIP' (Perfect Image Positioner) MY personal favorite of ALL positioners. Owners retired......Vern, who invented the PIP, and wife, Ann Tittsworth, who sold it. I can't imagine the stamping world without the PIP! Joan Update 9/05 Sadly, Vern passed away last year.
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Paper Angel - Alive and Well... http://www.paperangel.com/store/home.html
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Paradise Post... 5/11/06 ... Kenn is wondering if anyone knows what became of this company. She was located in Florence, OR, and had some good scenic stamps.

Perfectly Said ... Vicki Davis, owner of Stamping Sensations, reports, "Yes, Cheryl Sablotny did sell Perfectly Said to us in January (2003), and we also bought WubbaStampa from Aprille Collins from Simi Valley, CA just this past April." Ph: (815) 589-2086 6/7/03
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Picture Show ..... Marlene, Owner of Picture Show Rubber Stamps, emails this on 8/1/03: "Hi! Maybe I should advertise. I haven't closed...in fact, I have a new catalog ($2) plug, plug. Regards, Marlene @picture show po box 65440 st paul mn 55165" Email address: pictureshowrubberstamps@msn.com
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Pink Ink ... Anna Marie writes, "out of business late '99 or early 2000."
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PO Box Rubberstamps ... is no longer in business. Lyle Barrett, the owner, passed away. Some of the images are now offered by Clearsnap.
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Portfolio ... Some found at this website: http://www.rubberd.com/index.htm
Thanks to Karen in Albuquerque ..... Anna Marie says, "Craftworks Unlimited sells on eBay under "craftworksunlimited" and has a website with the most Portfolio designs I have ever seen in any one place: http://www.craftworksunlimited.com/po.html
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Printworks - http://www.printworkscollection.com/ (looks like wholesale site) .....
Linda C in TN adds, "I couldn't find a URL, but this company carries their stamps: http://www.acountrywelcome.com/index.html UPDATE: 5/29/06 Celine writes, "Just found out that Printworks sells unmounted if you order direct from them. Address is: 12342 McCann Dr. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (800-854-6558). Check out their online catalog at printworkscollection@yahoo.com Unmounted include cushion, and are half-price. Ask about shipping costs.
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Print Works Rubber Stamps ... (In Australia) Cheryl Johnson writes this on 8/20/03, "I have several of their darling stamps. They are the Aussy manufacturer and wholesale distributor of stamping and scrapbook supplies and carry lots of other companies, including Anna Griffin, Autumn Leaves, Cloud 9 Design, Karen Foster, etc. ..... Website: www.printblocks.com.au
Email: sales@printblocks.com.au/ ........ ANGEL COMPANY ...Phone: 61 7 3356 7933
Fax:    61 7 3345 4766 .... I got a nice email back from them. The person I contacted was Robyn Jaques. ... Mailing Address:
                                                  Print Blocks PTY LTD
                                                  Unit 15/62 Bishop Street
                                      Kelvin Grove Queensland 4059, Australia
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PSX ... Adrienne sent this interesting post about PSX:      "Hold the phone!! This is not a new development. As the new release states, Duncan has had a 50% presence in PSX since 2002. The remaining ownership was held by employees, such as long-time employee and President Jim Doty. At the time of the partial sale to Duncan, the owner and founder did not want to relinquish complete control and wanted to assure the company she founded would continue to flourish. Duncan's ownership brought about many changes in the company and from my viewpoint, all changes have been good. They have broadened product lines offered to include more crafting and scrapbooking products to compliment the stamps. For example, I just received a catalog supplement that includes a wide line of Tulip Rub-Ons. Another change, definitely for the better, is early this year they hired back an artist that had been with them for many years past. This artist was responsible for many of the "old" PSX botanical designs. In the past several supplements, I see a trend going back to the 'old PSX look.'   More classic designs. PSX definitely has not "caved in" and has consistently been one of the few stamp companies that has been a money maker." On 8/6/03, I got this info from Gail that might interest those of you who like to embroidery: "PSX has quite the deal worked out with Amazing Designs (sort of a subsidiary of the Baby Lock company). They sell an embroidery design card that comes with either one or two rubber stamps, and the designs are the classic-type botanicals (not with the writing, just the picture). If you are curious at all, you can check it out at www.amazingdesigns.com. " NEW UPDATE 3/14/05 FROM RSM:"Galilee passed your e-mail on to me. PSX does still have a web page. Go to: www.psxdesign.com For all of us in the stamping world that really like the PSX line, we are really hoping that as Duncan (In June 2003, PSX was acquired by Duncan Enterprises, a well-established craft manufacturer.) drops the images, someone else picks them up. Perhaps as shoppers we can continue to use the PSX Design web page and it won't really matter who is behind the scenes! Good luck! Angela RSM" (THANKS, Angela....and Galilee!) Another UPDATE: 5-05 .... Stampo, owner of VivaLasVegasStamps, sent this update: "Duncan discontinued selling PSX, so the link you have that goes to Duncan is misleady, Joan. None of the PSX designs are shown there. The link just goes nowhere, without even an explanation that Duncan dropped the rubber stamp part of their company the first of January 2005." Thanks, Stampo. You can find Stampo's stamps on ebay, too now at http://www.stores.ebay.com/vivalasvegastamps?refid=store....UPDATE: 8/11/05:
Inkadinkado now carries PSX - announced in Feb 05 at CHA in Atlanta, according to Nancy
............................................................................................... Quarter Moon ... More info from Nancy Ward, "Last I knew, Donnie England (Quarter Moon) was living in Santa Cruz, CA. I heard she was involved with Rubberrama for a bit after she closed QM."...... Valerie reports this surprize, "Donnie (of Quarter Moon) works for RubberStampMadness." ... Stampo updates with, "Donnie England did do sales for RSM after closing QuarterMoon but she hasn't been there for months now... maybe even a year... RSM told me when I asked was that she'd gone on to pursue other career interests." Roberta at RSM told me, "She did work for RSM for a while and is a wonderful, wonderful person." 6/8/03
Directly from Quarter Moon Owner, Donnie England 6/18/03:
Hi Joan,
Thanks for contacting me about the story you're doing for Rubberstampmadness. I enjoyed your website and also passed on the information to Barbara Cressman of Refried Rita, so you may receive an email directly from her. I'm also very close friends with Nancy Gano of ANT Transfer, so I'll get an official update from her about their status. She does not do computers so I'll pass along that information once I talk to her later today.
So...where is Quarter Moon? It's sitting "on the shelf" gathering dust. I retired the business along about 1996 when my second business began to consume all of my time. Nancy Gano, Ann Kerchner and I owned and operated Rubberama Festival Productions from 1986 until it was sold to Kat Okamoto of A Stamp In The Hand Co. in 1998. It is now in her very capable and experienced hands and lives on with four shows a year, two in San Jose, CA (Spring and Fall) and one in July in Sacramento, CA and St. Paul Minnesota in October. Info about Rubberama can be found on their website: www.astampinthehand.com
But back to Quarter Moon and why it was retired. For many years I put on Rubberama and had a booth with Quarter Moon at each and every show, as well as doing mail order and attending other conventions around the country. The demands of organizing and promoting the stamp conventions soon made it impossible to "do it all" and do it well. So I made the decision to retire Quarter Moon. I was also manufacturing the Refried Rita line of rubber stamps for my good friend Barbara Cressman. When I retired Quarter Moon I encouraged her to find another manufacturer for her wonderful, whimsical, and charming images. She sold most of her images to Gary Dorothy, owner of Stampa Barbara at that time. Stampa Barbara was later sold to ClearSnap. I had hoped they would contact Barbara Cressman to acquire more of her fabulous artwork, but to date they haven't. The other images that were in the Quarter Moon catalog still belong to me, and who knows, someday I may fire up the vulcanizer and give it another go.

After I sold Rubberama I had the priviledge to work at Rubberstampmadness as one of their advertising representatives for a couple of years. It was thrilling to work with Roberta Sperling and the wonderful staff at RSM. I hold RSM in the highest regard as being one of the integral reasons the rubber stamp industry grew with leaps and bounds beginning in the 1980's as it did. We have them to thank for our success in this industry.

Right now I'm alive and well and living in Santa Clara California (not Santa Cruz). I've also dabbled in private industry for awhile and worked for Calico Corners as their Labor Coordinator for several years. Currently I'm enjoying a bit of "semi-retirement" and deciding what to do next. But no matter what I'm up to, rubber stamps continue to be my first love. I've finally had the time to actually use and enjoy them now that I'm not in the business of manufacturing them or putting on rubber stamp conventions. I've been attending classes at ArtFest, Art Continuum, and at the Original Rubber Stamp Convention in Carson California (also run by Kat Okamoto of A Stamp In The Hand Co.). So life is full and still filled with rubber stamps!

Thank you for your interest and help with updating folks on "Whatever Became of...". Boy there's a lot of us isn't there? I had fun reading all the updates on your website. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to email or call. I'll also email you later with the official word on ANT Transfer.     Thanks, Donnie England
And THAT, as Paul Harvey would say, is the REST of the Story!! : ) THANKS, Donnie!!
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Raw Stamps .... Apparently closed... More great images...gone.
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REBUS...Now, 'Ready Made Rebus' ... Now selling on Ebay...
www.ebay.com ... under the seller ID name ready-maderubber, according to owner, David. Neat original designs. Different!!
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Red Head Rubber ........ Closed, according to Jamie
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Refried Rita ... Gary Dorothy, former owner of Stampa Barbara writes, "Barbara Cressman did sell her company, Refried Rita, to me (Stampa Barbara) years ago. When I sold my remaining inventory and designs to Clearsnap in 1999, those designs were included in the thousands of images they received." www.stampabarbara.com
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Remarkable......Closed....."Too bad, fun company!" according to Jamie
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Rise Productions ... Gail Rise wrote me this about her stamp company: "Sorry to say, Marc and I have given up the stamp business. We are both so busy that neither of us has the time."
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Rita Booth Studios ... She specialized in rubber stamps of horses and some dogs and cats, as well as stationary. Judy/dragonhome gives this address. May be outdated: 732 Pierce St., Milton-Freewater,OR, 97862-1435
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Rocky Mountain...From Judy/dragonhome files. Could be outdated:
P.O.Box 12241, Ogden, UT 84412 or P.O.Box 3182, Estes Park, OH 80517
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Rolling Bay Rubber- Lea Everse writes, "They had that wonderful winged Geisha."
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Rosebud Rubber Stamps....."I did find the website today for Rosebud Rubberstamps..that is on your list: http://www.rosebudrs.com ," reports Lea AKA Legs.
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Rubba Dub Dub ..... http://www.artsanctum.com/RubbaDubDubHome.html
Another find by Inkifingers.....THANKS, Inki!
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RubbaScrubba... 3/11/06 Does anyone know anything about this company?
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Rubber Anarchy ... Linda Hanson...owner of After Midnight Art Rubber Stamps, reports, "Yes, I did purchase Toad Hall and Rubber Anarchy approximately 2 years ago and am producing those images as well as others under the new company name, After Midnight Art Rubber Stamps. Web address is www.amstamps.com. We don't have all the images loaded yet, but most of the unmounted sheets are there. All the single images will be there eventually." 6/7/03
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Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers http://www.rubberbaby.com UPDATE 1/26/06: Rebecca sent this update:

I just spoke to Paula of Rubber Baby and got an update. She is selling the business and starting somewhere between Feb 6-13 she expects the site will be up and running again. They started a sale to sell off excess stock but the orders were overwhelming so they shut down for a bit. When the website reopens, wood mounted and supplies will be first come, first serve. They will continue to make unmounted stamps/sheets for the month of February. So if you were looking at their designs and wanted to order, make yourself a note for mid February! The UMs will be 30% off! www.rubberbaby.com You can’t even look around the site right now but trust me, they are great!

On 9/16/03, Roberta at RSM sent this info: Here is some additional information on how to contact this company: Owner is Paula Montgomery, 1331 W. Mountain Ave., Ft. Collins, CO 80521. (970)224-3499.
UPDATE 9/6/05: From what I can understand from a copy of an email that the owner of RBBB, Paula, sent out to customers, they had a massive computer crash right before a huge planned sale, and don't think there is anyway to survive this tremendous, and obviously traumatic, setback. They are considering themselves closed, and don't seem to see anyway they will ever again be able to reopen......BUT........this email was obviously written during a time of extreme duress.......so don't give up all hope on this great old company. Once the dust settles, maybe things will get back up and running. I know we all hope so. If you hear, please let me know, so I can post that as well. Thanks. Joan HAPPY UPDATE 9/28/05: Julie Helmen was nice enough to let us all know that things are back to normal with RBBB, and they are up and running again! Thanks, Julie!
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Rubber Duck ... Judy is wondering if anyone knows whatever became of Rubber Duck. If you have any information, please email me and let us all know. Thanks!! 12/16/04
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Rubber Farm ... http://www.scottishbordersstamping.com ... Purchased by Scottish Borders Stamping, Celtic Rubber Stamp Specialists, scottish_borders@sbcglobal.net
USA 1-281-858-9448 Toll Free 1-800-377-9550 ... 2/22/05 Someone forwarded me your email address and said that you kept a site where companies who had gone out of business or had been sold were listed. Just wanted to let you know that we bought out Kalligraphika, Rubber Farm and Captain Steve's Stamps for Boys. Kind Regards, Joyce ... Thanks for the update, Joyce.

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Rubber Monger - http://www.rubbermonger.com/
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Rubbernecker .... Leigh S-B reports, "Rubbernecker stamp Co is definitely still going - they frequent all the conventions and their website is: http://www.rubbernecker.com/ Thanks, Leigh.
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Rubber Poet ... http://www.rubberpoet.com/default.shl
Also home of: Yes Pigs Can Fly .......... Rubber Poet is back IN UTAH at the old, prior address and (800) fax/phone number is still good, too. Stayed tuned for some stunning new designs in 2004, too! Best from the poets, Barry Sochat, Rubber Poet, PO Box 630218, Rockvill, UT 84763-0218--Ph/Fax: (800) 906-7638 12/29/03
UPDATE 6/6/04: The Rubber Poet website has 2 new collections of designs. The International Collection and 12 new mini-petroglyph designs. Barry
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Rubber Soul ..... http://rubbersoul.com/mainpage.html
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Rubber Stamp Avenue .... http://www.rubberstampave.com (11/10/05)
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Rubber Stamp Diva ... UPDATE 2/22/05: Frances Naeve of Hearts in Touch www.heartsintouch.com purchased Rubber Stamp Diva's line of stamps and sells them now. Andrea ... Thanks, Andrea. ......................................................................................................................................................

Rubber Stamp Factory ..... http://www.rubberstampfactory .com
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Rubber Stamp House ... Judy/dragonhomes sent this from her files:
503 Sunset Avenue North, Salem, OR 97303 (If you find this current, please let me know. Thanks!!)
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Rubber Stamp Ranch...From Judy/dragonhomes files.....might not be current:
3400 Anderson Avenue, SE, Albuquerque, NM
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Rubber Stamps of America.... http://www.stampusa.com/
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Rubber Stamps of Arkansas .... 12/29/04 Viki is hoping that someone will be able to tell her where this company is now, or if it has closed. If you can help, please email me. Thanks. Joan .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Rubberstilzkin ... "Closed for many years. A girl called Nan owned it...she is still active on the Carving Consortium list or was the last time I heard anything about it." reports Legs
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Rubber Tree Stamps ... http://www.rubbertreestamps.com/home.htm Purchased by Wild Ideas 3/05
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Ruby Red Rubber: According to Amy, "Ruby Red Rubber isn't doing much that I know of, but I've heard if you're very patient she will still fill orders. The last telephone # I have is 714-970-7584." Terri adds: "Ruby Red Rubber still shows up to the Carson conventions. They were there at the March 2003 show."
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Ruth's Jewish Stamps ... UPDATE 6/27/06: Roberta at RSM writes that this company has been sold to Kandi Corp of Clearwater, FL. The website will remain the same: www.RuthsJewishStamps.com

Saturdays Only/ Rubber Monkey ... Judy/dragonhomes files say: P.O.Box 4355, Alburquerque, NM 87196-4355. Fax: 505-232-4075 (If you find this current, please let me know. THANKS!)
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Second Star On The Right ... 1/28/06 George from the UK is looking for this company and writes: "I'm in the UK, so for me, pretty much every stamp company is located only on the web I'm afraid! I think I bought direct from them (they used to have a link on AMRSC) and a website www.secondstarontheright.com (seems to be under construction) - and also through Cardsnstamps and on ebay. They made gorgeous vintage images (including things like maps and nautical stuff), as well as some photostamps (one of which I use on an almost weekly basis) and some floral/botanicals as well. I bought as recently as a couple of years' ago (I think), and \a google search shows they were at a convention in Sacramento in 2002. Littlebit gives contact info as PHONE:253-927-1810, FAX:253-838-3542. I haven't tried these - calling from here is prohibitively expensive, and I don't have a fax. The area code would suggest Washington State, though. Thanks again for any help. George/UK" (NOTE: I tried calling the phone number and got what sounded like a residential answering machine. Will try again. Joan) I did try again and got the same recording. Left msg again, and no one contacted me, so must not be valid number any longer. 2/11/06
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SonLight Impressions ... www.cornishheritagefarms.com UPDATE 10/3/05: NEW OWNER for SonLight Impressions! New Owner, Liz writes, "We recently purchased SonLight Impression. We are working with some great artists & the NEW catalog will be available at the beginning of November (2005)." Liz is also the new owner of Cat Dancing Design. She says that there is a FREE downloadable catalog on their above website. This is one busy lady!!
UPDATE 11/11/05: SonLight Impressions is now open for business. We have over 200 fantastic new designs. The entire catalog is available on the above website. All images are available mounted or unmounted (unless stated otherwise). The catalog is not online yet, but will be soon. If folks want a printed copy they can email us.
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Stampa Barbara.....closed stores... www.stampabarbara.com .... 'Some images' Purchased by Clearsnap. Gary Dorothy, former owner, now has a photography business. His new website is really lovely. Here is the URL: http://www.garydorothy.com/ He said he sure would love to have you come and visit his new store. "I have revitalized my previous career as a photo artist. I love what I’m doing, and I would really love to have old stamp friends visit my gallery. A few have been here and picked up some of my work for their walls. That’s an especially nice feeling for me." UPDATE 2/11/06: Chris emails to say, " www.stampabarbara.com     no longer works. You can still get to the stamps via Clearsnap, but they make it a real PITA. (Took me awhile to figure out what PITA meant! : ) And since they don't really promote the stand-alone stamps and the Stampa Barbara line AT ALL, I wonder how long they will be around. Anyway, just to let you know."
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StampeFe .... www.stampafe.com 9/29/05 Now also sells OM Stamp Line
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Stamp Affair .....     http://www.stampaffair .com/
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Stamp Asylum ... Wendy Kerr found this URL: http://www.stampasylum.com .......
Tami adds, "I've been to this store in Plano, Texas. They have really cool classes."
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Stampa Rosa..... UPDATE 8/23/05 Links are NOT working, so Apparently NOT Back any longer. Creative Beginnings (Check below for update 11/17/03) is pleased to announce that we are the new home for Stampa Rosa. We're very excited to announce that we have acquired Stampa Rosa. As one of the top rubber stamp companies, the Stampa Rosa line of rubber stamps and accessories will be the perfect complement to the Creative Beginnings product mix. Click on the link below to be taken to the newly updated Stampa Rosa web site. You may not find a particular item or a product category available yet. Please bear with us while we phase in our offering and reestablish this product line. Be sure to check back often! www.stamparosa.com Does ANYONE have any CURRENT information on Stampa Rosa and/or Creative Beginnings? Please let us know if you know. Thanks! Joan 8/23/05
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Stampassions ... Karen writes: "I am looking for a stamp by STAMPASSIONS ... I understand the company is out of business ... it is a picture of a witch on a broom and says IF THE BROOM FITS RIDE IT ... I have seen a stamp with just the saying on it so am looking for either one but the first one especially ... thanks for your help." If you have any information, you can contact Karen at: kbeav4624@lcisp.com
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Stamp Cabana......"Brad and Phil closed all of their stores," Reports Tera Holland.
.... Robert Rosendale adds, "Yes Phil and Brad have closed their outlets but have been going to conventions as "Phil Kean Designs". I am happy to add that Marg travels to some of the conventions and demo's. 6/6/03 UPDATE 4/11/05: Tyra Smith writes, "A company called "Raindrops Art Stamps" purchased the Stamp Cabana Line and I know they are still selling those images. Their contact info is: Stamp Cabana, PO Box 266, Cary, NC 27512-0266 ... Phone: 800-245-8617 (ordering)... Phone: 919-463-9028...Email: raindropsart@aol.com
NEW UPDATE 8/16/05: Julie Stein acquired the S/C. line. She recently got her website up and running. There is a link to S.C. stamps on the Raindrops Art Stamps website www.raindropsartstamps.com She is in the process of adding a gallery as well and I have been blessed to be one of her "designing divas." Rose Metzker
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Stamp City ... Cheryl Johnson sent this new information on 9/12/03: "Stamp City has a new name: Pressum Stamps. Jennifer Navin is the owner and the email address is jennifer.navin@oecgraphics.com. She was on maternity leave and had a baby boy named William, Will for short. Anyway, she still is an ANGEL Company and was very nice. (I found Stamp City stamps at Walmart, Michaels, JoAnn's)." www.pressum.com (Website doesn't seem to be working at the moment. 9/13/03 Joan)
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Stamp Craft... 3/11/-6 Does anyone have any information on this company?
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Stamp Crazy ....... Closed
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Stamp Diva ... "Sue Newell gave up her biz due to illness back in the mid 90's. She sold unmounted and had some very edgy quotes like "where does she get those stamps?" and much artsy stuff like 40's & 50's women. I tried to coax her to sell me her biz, but she wasn't selling back then. Good luck finding her stuff,"says Barry Sochat 6/19/03 ... Janet writes,"I don't know if Stamp Diva that's in my www.cyberstampers.com vendor mall is the same as the people are looking for, but it might be. Owned by Susan Wilkins out of Bartlesville, Okla., the mall site is at http://crafts.dm.net/mall/stampdiva.html and (I think) the main domain is www.stampdiva.com 8/15/04
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Stampede .... Delores is looking for Buffalo Stampede. Do you know where they are now? Judy/dragonhomes finds this in her files: http://www.buffalostampede.net/ I have tried it several times, but it doesn't seem to work any longer. Sorry. 7/6/03
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Stamp Francisco ... Roberta at RSM sent this updated info on 9/16/03:
New address for Stamp Francisco: 308 SE 271st Ct., Camas, WA 98607 ... www.stampfrancisco.com Email: StampFrancisco@mac.com ...
Here is a list of companies that Stamp Francisco Now Owns:
Gumbo Graphics...Bartholomew's Ink...Fruit Basket Upset....Ivory Coast

5/18/06: Here is a History of Stamp Francisco that will interest you, written by Roberta at RSM. It also has a little history of RSM, that is interesting as well. THANKS Roberta (and Angela) :

Stampinks ...... http://www.stampinks.com/ Michael, owner of Stampinks emails this on 8/3/03: "Stampink Unlimited was sold by its founder Barbara Trauger Querry in 1993 to her sister Robin Allen. The business was moved to upstate New York and has grown considerably. The stamps are sold retail, wholesale, and unmounted. A yearly catalog or supplement is produced and sent to all active customers. Happy Stamping, Michael" THANKS, Michael!
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Stamp It, Stick It, Lick It ....... Barry Sochat writes, "Lance Peterson's business. I think it was sold to stamp-it,stick-it, lick-it in Oregon awhile back. Lance went back to school and his wife, who also had a company (GOOD GOOD the Elephant) also ceased to exist." Roberta, at RSM, emailed today, 9/5/03, to say that THIS COMPANY IS STILL IN BUSINESS. She says that there was just a change of ownership. Roberta went on to say, "Also, Gumbo Graphics may still be in business. The person who owned StampIt, StickIt, LickIt owned both enterprises. I thought she said she was keeping Gumbo, but selling the store."
Later this same day, it was delightful to hear from the Owner herself, who has set the record straight here: "Hello....we just had a customer call us and tell us we were out of business from looking at your web page... Marge Dillon owned the store STAMPIT STICKIT LICKIT until October of 2000 when Dotti Holm purchased it. Gumbo Graphic WAS sold to Stamp Fransico and GOOD GOOD the Elephant is no longer in business. STAMPIT STICKIT LICKIT (as a store) is doing very well in our new location in the same mall we have ALWAYS been in Eugene,Oregon. So if you could claify that STAMPIT STICKIT LICKIT was never a stamp company and that as a store we are still here!! Thanks for your help! Konnie @ StampIt StickIt LickIt 18 Oakway Center Eugene, OR 97401 541-686-9997 stampitstickitli@qwest.net "
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Stampland Chicago ... www.stamplandchicago.com 5033 N. Mozart Street, Dept. RS Chicago, IL 60625 Phone: (773) 293-0403 Angel Company Info courtersy of Cheryl Johnson 8/25/03
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Stamp'n Around......11/26/03 www.stampnaround.com/ Burning Rubber© IS my real name, sends this: UPDATE 8/4/05: Stamp'N Around is becoming Sparkle N Sprinkle. I thought I would just copy part of her newsletter for you. Apparently Stampin Up made a fuss about the name of the company. Unfortunately when Stamp'N Around was born in October, 1997, the name was selected after extensive research among existing rubber stamp companies. Unbeknownst to me, however, Stampin' Up! trademarked their wheel stamp as "Stampin' Around". At this time, it is their contention that the public might confuse their product with our company and have given me a very limited amount of time in which to transfer our domain and e-mail address over to them.
Huge kudos to all of you who have helped to spread the word concerning our brand new identity and all the changes that it will entail; especially our new e-mail address and domain name. My staff and I have been working around the clock and expect to have the new website up and running very soon. It is imperative that you have changed your records to reflect our new e-mail address, Margaret@sparklensprinkle.com , and bookmark our domain name, http://www.sparklensprinkle.com . It is also necessary to delete my old e-mail address and domain name; starting August 26, 2005, they will be the property of Stampin' Up! So, please, don't procrastinate in making these changes.
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Stamp Oasis ... Sanae writes on 2/8/05: "The Stamp Oasis store has closed, but the online store is up and viable." http://www.stampoasis.com/
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Stamp of Excellance ... www.stampofexcellence.com UPDATE 4/16/06: Melissa sent the website URL. THANKS Melissa!
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Stamp Ophelia ... From Judy/dragonhomes: 3040 Vinson Drive, Madison, WI 3006-2306 (If you find this to be current, please let me know. Thanks!)
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Stampourri ... Kelly wants to know what happened to Stampourri. Do you know? 6/1/04....UPDATE 8/11/05: Emailed by Isabelle: Stampourri was purchased by Of The Heart http://www.of-the-heart.com / and can still be viewed at http://www.stampourri.com
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Stamp Out Cute ... Anyone know anything about this company? Diane Weber reports that they have been regulars for the past couple of years at the Carson Stamp Convention. Located in Fresno, CA. May have a phone number to add soon. 9/3/03 Ph: 559-323-7098 (no answering machine) Email Address: slime51158@aol.com www.stamp-out-cute.com Address: Stamp Out Cute, 7084 N. Cedar, #137, Fresno, CA 93720 .... Donna sent this report on 11/6/03: "Stamp Out Cute was sold by Linda Malcolm-Lim to Sonny - She now has started Lost Coast Designs- www.lost-coast-designs.com (cool stuff)." Wendy adds: "Stamp Out Cute - the couple divorced. The husband got custody of SOC. The wife founded Lost Coast Designs. Both still do the shows. However, I heard the husband is not pc proficient, so the website was all but abandoned." 11/17/03
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Stampsations! ... 5/11/06: Becky, Owner of My Paper Moon, writes, "My Paper Moon http://www.mypapermoon.com has purchased Stampsations! Stamps from Mark and Shelly Hinkle and the Moe Wubba Classic Collection from Kristy Christopherson at Time To Stamp"

Stampscapes ... www.stampscapes.com Owner, Artist & Teacher, Kevin Nakagawa
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Stamps Galore ... www.stampsgalore.com Many scenic stamps
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Stamps In Motion ..... Closed... according to Jamie...This address is in Judy/dragonhome's files, but might not be current: P.O.Box 445, Llano, CA 93544
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Stamptastic .... Owner Brenda Glenn. Stamptastic is now Eclectic Rubber Stamps. Stamptastic is still the store name. Her designs have changed and getting better!
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Stender Designs ... Stender Designs was purchased by The Peddler's Pack Stampworks. For a supplement of the Stender Designs which features lighthouses and sealife, call The Peddler's Pack store at 1-800-29Stamp. A complete catalog which features over 2500 orginal art images by 21 artists is $10. Wholesale/Retail/Unmounteds. Thanks much. Joyce Kurtz, President. (Rec'd 9/9/03)
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Straight Forward Stamping..... 3/23/06: Shelly is hoping someone can help her find out if this company is still in business. She thinks they were out of Colorado. Does anyone know if their line of stamps has been picked up by another company and if so, who? Thanks.
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Stubby Stampers - http://www.stubbystampers.com/ Andy, owner of Stubby Stampers, says "We have been in the rubber stamp business continuously since 1984. We hopefully have a few more good years in us. We continue to exhibit at Seminars across the South and our internet based stamp and stencil business is thriving." E-mail: stubbystampers@bellsouth.net
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Stuck On Stamps ... The first to use a Velcro mount. Judy AKA Dragonhome find this:
http://www.longgroveonline.com/merch-pages/stamps/stamps.html
111 - A Old Mc Henry Rd., Long Grove, IL 60047 Ph: 847/634-6565
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Sutter Enterprises ... www.sutterstamps.com Carol Sutter still owner. FABULOUS SCENIC STAMPS!! Address: Sutter Enterprises, 2688 Foothill Rd, Kalispell, Mt 59901, E-mail: sutter@centurytel.net Ph: 406/755-2874 See Carol's NEW DVD on how to stamp a scene and a New Beautiful Coloring Technique she developed. http://store.sutterstamps.com/v-1.html 6/17/05
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Sweet Celebrations .... Claudia Gates in Las Vegas writes, "Sweet Celebrations, a home party company, is being sold." LKEMB1961@aol.com 6/8/03
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Sweet Impressions ... www.sweetstamps.com
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Synergistics- Lea Everse writes, "I know Zedonna Adams passed away and afterwards her daughter told me she was going to reopen the company, but as far as I know, it never happened. "
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the Artist Stamps .... http://www.theartiststamps.com/
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Tejas Rubber Stamps ... Jane is looking for this company and writes: "The last that I had heard from them was that they were selling the company. But I have not seen hide or hair of them since. Thanks again!" If you know where their hide or their hair is, please email me and let everyone know! Thanks!! : ) 11/16/03
UPDATE 12-3-04: Mary Kay writes, "Patty was the owner of Tejas stamps and she closed her stamp store in the Dallas area after a divorce. When I last talked to her...it has been a couple of years now...she was living in Colorado. I don't remember exactly what she said about the Tejas line of stamps (I think she said it was closed down) other than the images I was interested in - some really cute cats called "Clifs Cats" were no longer available. Mary Kay" Thanks, Mary Kay.
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The Flim Flam Shop, according to Roberta at RSM, started up in 1970. This company was eventually purchased by Inkadinkado
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The Rubber Attic ... apparently closed
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The Stamp Attic .... http://www.stampattic.com/store.asp
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The Stamp Clinic - http://www.stampclinic.com
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The Stamping Zone is http://members.aol.com/stampzone/index.html Thanks, Patty!
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The Stamp Mill....Sharon is looking for this company that was located in Tempe, AZ. If you have any info on this company, please email me. Thanks! 11/16/03.....
UPDATE: 8/5/05 Carol Brown, AKA, Rubberbug writes, "The Stamp Mill, which was located in Tempe, Arizona, closed down its retail store. The owner, Karen Reid, has moved on to other ventures. It was a wonderful store that started my stamping obsession 20 years ago. I truly miss them a lot!"
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Theta Ci'Mon ... Formerly owned by Barbara Rowden, who decided to sell it. The lucky new owner is Dee Green of www.dandeeimages.com Dee has wonderful, somewhat hard to find, African American and other ETHNIC stamps.
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Tin Can Mail....Just got this from Roberta at RSM: All you Tin Can Mail fans, I just received confirmation from Inkadinkado (which is owned by Dimensions) that they have indeed picked up Tin Can Mail. The TCM line will be available in Inkadinkado's fall catalog which will be available next week. 6/31/03
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Toad Hall ... Linda Hanson reports, "Yes, I did purchase Toad Hall and Rubber Anarchy approximately 2 years ago and am producing those images as well as others under the new company name, After Midnight Art Rubber Stamps. Web address is www.amstamps.com. We don't have all the images loaded yet, but most of the unmounted sheets are there. All the single images will be there eventually. If you have any questions, please let me know." E-Mail: Aftermidnightars@aol.com
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TooMuchFun Rubber Stamps..."Too Much Fun RubberStamps did close a while back but about two months ago, a couple were in my store who said they'd bought the company and would be putting out the full line again... whether this has happened yet or not I don't know." reports Stampo, owner of Viva Las Vegastamps....Legs reports on the new website: http://www.toomuchfunrubberstamps.com/ Thanks, Legs!
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Touche' - 507/288-2317 Owner: Sue Tollers...E-mail: touche@magnaspeed.net
Address: 1827 16 1/2 St., Rochester, MN 55901...Does a few conventions like RM in St. Paul, MN... Sells Mounted and Unmounted. Lots of inspirational verses .... No Website at this time
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True West Designs ... This info is from Judy/dragonhome's data base and may not still be current. I sent an email..6/23/03: P.O.Box 3299, Ketchum, ID 83340, Phone: 208-726-5096, Email: Caren16@aol.com
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Twenty-Two .... 1996 through 2000. Sold both mounted and unmounted stamps. All original artwork by Brandy. Resurfaced this year under the NEW name, LOOSETOOTH.COM.... Now selling unmounted sheets of stamps at www.loosetooth.com Stamps and other creations by Brandy. Check it out! E-Mail: loosetooth_com@yahoo.com
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U. B. Stampin - http://www.mystampstore.com/store/html/UBEntrance.htm Tera Holland in FL reports, "U.B. Stampin' -- bought by Wonderland Emporium in South Florida. Michael closed his store last year(?) and now concentrates on mail order and convention business. GREAT SERVICE!!! I saw him at the Artful Journey convention in Jacksonville this past weekend (May 31, 2003). The world's only source for Acey Duecy unmounted stamps. www.mystampstore.com
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Uncle Wiggily Stamps ... Shalanna Collins writes on 8/15/04 inquiring about this stamp company:
"There used to be an Orange Rubber Stamp Company (in a non-California town called Orange), and they had an Uncle Wiggily Stamps catalog. I never have seen that catalog, but it supposedly had images from all the old children's Uncle Wiggily books. I would LOVE to get a look at that catalog, if I can't get my hands on any of the stamps. Do you have any idea what happened to them? The last time I saw their ad was in an old RSM--about 1983 or so. Whew! I think the Uncle Wiggily stamps are really a neat idea." If you know anything about this company, please let me know. THANKS!! Joan 8/15/04
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Under the Rubber Tree....Claudia Gates in Las Vegas writes, "Under the Rubber Tree, St. Croix, USVI, was owned by Cynthia and Louise. Cynthia, the artist, went back to teaching and with no new art, the business came to a halt. For additional information Louisell@viaccess.net. 6/8/03
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Verse Rubber Stamps ... http://www.versesrubberstamps.com/ Art Snyder at RSM writes, "Verse Rubber Stamps company was just bought by Connie Williams, of Stampaway and Stamp our Art Out, in Cincinnati. I just got their catalog materials, for a review in #132." 6/20/03
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Visions of Ink ....... Closed according to Jamie
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Visual Image Printery ....Closed according to Jamie...Capi Pike in Precott, AR adds, "Visual Image Printery aka VIP - Jim Eads and Terry Green split their business and Jim took this part of it, but was sued by a former employee who claimed to have been hurt on the job. He lost the business and as far as I know, has not started up another stamp business. A real shame and loss to the stamping world, too, as it was his art work that started it all. (He drew my logo for me.)." On 8/28/03, Heather writes, looking for help;
"That is a great list you assembled. I've been looking for a certain stamp by Visual Image Printery, and now realize they are no longer in business. I'm guessing Jim Eads is still designing stamps 'somewhere' and I'd like to find out where. I'm searching for a beautiful full-length, front-facing fairy stamp that I believe he designed. The lower half of the image is surrounded with blobs/bubbles, as if she's walking through them. Is there a chance that Capi Pike, Prescott, AZ. may know if there are any VIP images sitting somewhere gathering dust? Thanks for any leads you can supply. Heather" You can email Heather at hmvsonora@mindsync.com
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Visual Lunacy Society .... Stampo wants to know: "Whatever happened to "Visual Lunacy Society"? I believe they were located in Florida and their designs were WILD. I still have my Membership Certificate from them. Their order form always listed an "offer for the whole company"... maybe they never got one?" Do YOU know whatever became of them?? 6/8/03
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Viva Las Vegastamps! http://www.vivalasvegastamps.com/
Viva Las Vegastamps has been in business with the same owner since 1991. Way to go, Stampo!!
You can now find VVLV stamps on ebay: http://www.stores.ebay.com/vivalasvegastamps?refid=store
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When the Rubber Hits the Road - PO Box 142 Petaluma CA 94953-0142 (No Website URL)
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Wandakins ... Wandakins does not have a website nor an email, but she is still in business designing stamps. She is an angel company. Her address is: 7290 E. Harrison Road, Port Orchard, WA 98366 and phone: (360) 871-0849. I'm sure she will send a catalog if asked. She has a whimsical sense of humor and her stamps reflect the Pacific Northwest in one of her lines, and lots of fun stuff. My favorite is a quote: "old fishermen never die; they just lose their bobbers!" (Angel Company) Info courtesy of Cheryl Johnson. THANKS, Cheryl! UPDATE 11/16/04: "I carry a small selection of Wandakins and All Creatures stamps on my website, www.rubber-stamp-shack.com."
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Whipper Snapper Designs - http://www.whippersnapperdesigns.com/
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Wildlife Enterprises ... NEW OWNERS!! http://www.wildlife-ent.com/ Read details on new website. 12/13/03
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Wizard of Ah's ..... "Owner lives in Tucson, business is very scaled back." reports Jamie. Stampo says, "Owner, Mari Beth Roland, doesn't send out catalogs, but does fill orders that come in." Mari Beth wrote back to Stampo to say that she retired a few years ago due to health reasons, so Wizard of Ah's is definitely closed. 6/11/03
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Works of Heart ... Closed, reports Nancy Ward, then adds, "This company had several embroidery design stamps...the images could be either colored or used as a guide for embroidery stitches. Great idea! Too bad they're still not in operation. (I have wondered if you could use most any rubber stamp in embroidary? Just a thought, if the stamp isn't too detailed. Joan)
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Worth Repeating ... 227 North East Street, New Auburn, WI 54757, Phone: 715-237-2011... (This information might be out of date.) 6/23/03
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WubbaStampa ... was purchased from Aprille Collins from Simi Valley, CA, just this past April by Vicki Davis, and is now available at her company, Stamping Sensations." 6/7/03
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Yes Pigs Can Fly ... http://www.rubberpoet.com/default.shl
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Zang Tum Tum ????
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Zum Gali Gali - http://www.zumgaligali.com/zgg_home.html

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